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Are You a Candidate for LASIK Surgery?

HOW TO DETERMINE PATIENT’S SUITABILITY FOR LASIK SURGERY Most people know that LASIK surgery corrects imperfect vision. However, the question of whether or not a person is a good candidate for the surgery is a common concern. People who are candidates for the surgery include those who are farsighted, nearsighted or have astigmatism. In general,…

Can I Have LASIK Surgery if I’m Pregnant or Nursing?

IS IT SAFE FOR A PREGNANT TO TAKE LASIK SURGERY? LASIK surgery is a common dream shared by many people who suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. This surgery, performed by an opthomologist, corrects vision using a laser to re-shape the cornea, improving visual acuity, which is the clearness and sharpness of images. LASIK surgery…

A Complete Patient’s Guide to Laser Eye Surgery

LASER EYE SURGERY GUIDE LASIK surgery is one of the most successful treatments available to restore diminishing vision. Successful laser eye surgery means saying goodbye to glasses, inserting and removing contacts, or viewing the world through a perpetual squint. Even so, it can be intimidating to submit oneself to a procedure if the options and…

Which Type of Laser Eye Surgery is Right For You?

DIFFERENT TYPES OF LASER EYE SURGERY With several safe laser eye surgery procedures available today, many people now consider these as an alternative to wearing glasses or contact lenses.  LASIK surgery is the best known, but there are other options available, so it is important to understand which procedure is best for you. The first…

Custom or Conventional LASIK Surgery?

WHICH IS BETTER CUSTOM OR CONVENTIONAL LASIK SURGERY Now that LASIK surgery has become more affordable, and given the positive results typically attained, the procedure has become the most popular type of refractive eye surgery available. In the past decade, custom LASIK surgery, which is based on better and more complete measurements of the eye,…

What is the Difference Between LASIK Surgery and PRK?

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LASIK SURGERY AND PRK Have you ever dreamed of life without glasses or contacts? Millions have. And by choosing Laser Vision Correction, they finally see clearly. In this article, we’ll explain the difference between LASIK surgery and PRK. What is LASIK? LASIK (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis) is the most popular surgical procedure to correct…

The Recovery Process After LASIK Surgery

LASIK SURGERY RECOVERY PROCESS The recovery after LASIK surgery is defined more by restrictions than by discomfort. It’s important to give your body a chance to rest so it can heal more effectively. Expect to have some discomfort at first, including tearing and blurred vision. Usually, vision will improve within the first 24 hours following…

Finding the Right LASIK Surgeon

KING LASIK AND IT’S EXPERIENCED LASIK SURGEON An increasing number of people are undergoing LASIK surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Some reasons why this type of surgery has become popular include: Almost immediate vision correction Little pain High rate of success No stitches or bandages necessary Eliminates need for glasses or contacts How…